Heated air technology helps optimize CFRP assembly

February 1, 2014

Assembly of large and complex carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) components requires the use of liquid resin-based materials for applications such as shimming and aerodynamic sealing. These materials generally require curing times up to 12 h; heated air technology can reduce that time to 2 h. Read more at http://articles.sae.org/12510  .

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